Periodontitis does not Increase Serum Inflammatory Markers IL-6 and CRP in Solid Organ Transplant Patients

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Periodontitis and inflammatory markers in transplant recipients. Shaqman M, Ioannidou E, Burleson J, Hull D, Dongari-Bagtzogou A. J Periodontol 2010;81(5):666-72. Reviewer Michael P. Rethman, DDS, MS Purpose/Question Does the presence of severe chronic per...

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Published in:The journal of evidence-based dental practice 2010-12, Vol.10 (4), p.257-258
Main Author: Rethman, Michael P., DDS, MS
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Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:Article Title and Bibliographic Information Periodontitis and inflammatory markers in transplant recipients. Shaqman M, Ioannidou E, Burleson J, Hull D, Dongari-Bagtzogou A. J Periodontol 2010;81(5):666-72. Reviewer Michael P. Rethman, DDS, MS Purpose/Question Does the presence of severe chronic periodontitis or, alternately, individual signs of chronic periodontitis increase serum indicators of systemic inflammation among solid organ implant patients? Source of Funding National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR grant #R21DE16466) Type of Study/Design Cross-sectional study Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Not applicable
ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.09.010